The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

"Called 'the lions of the sea,' the tuna can reach a length of twelve feet and weigh up to three-quarters of a ton. Thunnus thynnus is one of the fastest creatures in the ocean, swimming up to 50 mph and crossing the Atlantic in less than 90 days - which makes it susceptible on both sides of the Atlantic to overfishing. The global consumption of tuna is pushing this majestic animal to the brink of extinction."

- Richard Ellis & National Geographic

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Don’t buy it. Don’t eat it. Let friends know bluefin tuna is one of the most overfished fish in the world.

• Choose MSC-certified or sustainably sourced seafood alternatives, like skipjack tuna, sardines, or mackerel.

• Support policies and organizations working to end overfishing, protect nursery habitats, and enforce sustainable catch limits.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO HELP

Visit:

• Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) #SaveOurBluefin campaign

• Bluefin Collaborative

• Oceana bluefin-focused campaigns

• Use Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app when buying seafood & encourage restaurants/retailers to follow.